APF representatives Q???

[Mani]

well in fairness, theres a little more there than that!!!!!

 

true. they also have tractors with pto chippers on the back and milling equipment.

 

i was gonna go, but now I know its £15 per head, I wont be making the trip.

[Dagmar]

It would be interesting to see what the accounts are for the show. I'm sure that there are some significant expenses in setting it up and running it.

 

If exhibitors are paying for their stands though, it makes you wonder why their customers are expected to pay to view the goods that they could see in the showrooms or out on site.

[Andy Collins]

Well, at least with a membership of around the 1200 mark, and heavens knows how many guests, we should have some sort of clout, I mean its getting on for the gate total for the AA show here. So come on folks, put your views across.

[skyhuck]

If I was an exhibitor I would want the trade to get in for free!

If your new to the trade you are already paying out for your training etc, and that £15 would pay for your lunch and a pint, or you could buy a few crabs or the like and bring some butties.

[skyhuck]

true. they also have tractors with pto chippers on the back and milling equipment.

 

i was gonna go, but now I know its £15 per head, I wont be making the trip.

 

I would have thought that as you make £500 per day this would be peanuts?

http://arbtalk.co.uk/forum/showthread.php?t=2814&page=4

 

But on principle I agree it like being charged to enter a shopping center:thumbdown:

[Steve Bullman]

heavens knows how many guests

 

6110 last month

[Andy Collins]

There you go, a considerable chunk of the industry view this forum then!! So to those guests, sign in and make your views clear!!

[b101uk]

Well most “shows” especially ware land rover/4x4 are concerned give out a limited amount of free tickets & stand space to “clubs” and other non profit entities, after all you don’t get if you don’t ask!

 

I think arbtalk would fit the bill of a “club” or non profit entities for the purpose of the APF show & if arbtalk managed to wangle some “stand” space it would be quite an impressive array of vehicles & equipment could be put on it & more of the industry would take note & maybe approach the website for advertising space

[Mr Ed]

Whne we exhibited at Ragley Hall APF, the stand was nearly £2000.

[Gregsie]

£15 is a bit steep, especially when you think that they make quite a few bob out of the cost of the exhibitors stands and there is meant to be a credit crunch on.

 

I think they are shooting themselves in the foot 'cos if they get less (potential) punters through the gates I'm sure a few exhibitors will think twice about going again.

 

I just hope they don't charge extra for parking like they do for shows at the NEC.